An unidentified man sitting in front of the Cruger Island "ruins," probably in the early decades of the 20th century. credit Courtesy Egbert Benson Historical Society of Rec Hook
by Robin Cherry
How 19th century German romanticism once brought Mayan artifacts to Cruger Island of Red Hook.
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by Cynthia Owen Philip
New York struggles to define acceptable limits to the developers' thirst for natural gas.
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Local History
by Teresa Vilardi
For almost a century this family has been farming the precincts along White School House Road in Rhinbeck.
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General Interest
by Rob Rubsam
Susan Kayne of Unbridled TV and Clermont Farms is determined to change the horse culture of New York State . . . the sooner the better.
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by Mary Leonard
The Rhinebeck Science Foundation has come through on the technology front, especially for Rhinebeck's middle schoolers.
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Building & Home
by M. C. Primiano
When the parents' empty nest gets filled up with stuff: call out the dropcloths!
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by Neil Soderstrom
Ways to nurture and protect your cavity-nesting bluebirds, chickadees, house wrens, and tree swallows.
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Food & Wine
by Laura Pensiero
Spring's arrival, says Laura Pensiero, means put away the stew pot and pull out the sauté pan and think fava beans, peas & ramps!
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by Arlene Wege
Our chocolate researcher ventures across the bridge . . .
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Health & Wellness
by Naomi Kennedy
Whether considered a disease or a disorder, the musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points of fibromyalgia are a very real phenomenon to the millions who suffer from them.
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by Kathryn Matthews
Plastics are everywhere in our kitchen and around our foods . . . but at what cost to health?
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Dutchess/Columbia Community Businesses
Dutchess County’s leading real estate company brings its sales & marketing expertise to Northern Dutchess County. We’re local professionals with a nationwide network of products & services to better serve your residential, commercial & investment needs. 6384 Mill ST, Rhinebeck 845-876-8600
Highest quality wallpaper hanging. 30 years experience in the New York metropolitan area, now installing wall coverings in the Hudson Valley also. Skilled in all types of wallpaper. Excellent references. Insured. 845-679-8305 or 917-574-7002
NDH is a Health Quest Affiliate, offering emergency, medical and surgical services, an award-winning birth center, nationally ranked Bone and Joint Center, Center for Healthy Aging, physical rehabilitation services, medical imaging, a Sleep Disorders Center, and specialty women's services through Women's View, as well as the NDH Breast Care Center and Dyson Center for Women’s Imaging. Log on to our website or “like” us on Facebook to stay up to date on all our latest advances! 6511 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck 1-877-729-2444
NY State licensed physical therapist, trained at Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC, Canadian College of Osteopathy, Toronto. Certified in Fascial Manipulation(TM), Thiene, Italy. Over 20 years of Pilates experience and certified in Pilates by Romana Kryzanowska (NYC). Specializing in manual therapy and Pilates as a therapeutic adjunct. One hour individualized treatments. By appointment only. 6423 Montgomery St.
Suite 17A, Rhinebeck 845-876-3220
Art for the HeArt theme continues throughout March; Spring Forth theme begins April with new paintings for both by Betsy Jacaruso & Cross River artists. Gallery open to 7pm every 3rd Saturday during Rhinebeck Arts Walks.May 16 from 5:30–7pm: 2013 Art Along the Hudson kick-off (location TBA). The Rhinebeck Courtyard
43 E. Market St., Suite 2, Rhinebeck 845-516-4435
With training in both traditional Chinese medicine and Five Element Theory, Kathryn Nemirovsky, LAc, employs a full range of modalities to address a wide variety of disorders on the deepest possible level. Call for a free 15-minute consultation. 17 Glen Pond Rd, Red Hook 631-742-3996
A wondrous world of discovery and imagination. Half day classes offered for two, three and four year olds. The Chocolate Factory
54 Elizabeth St., Red Hook 845-758-0889
The Tasting Room is a cozy, intimate and very reasonably priced restaurant teasing out the charms of familiar ingredients through a prix fixe menu. See for yourself. Reservations PLEASE. 3767 Rt. 9G, Rhinebeck 845-876-4480
Ann Lombardozzi C.P.E. and daughter Michelle Lombardozzi-Strollo have 30 years combined experience. Computerized equipment thermyolosis, electrolysis and blend methods. Disposable needles used. CDC sterilization methods. Electrolysis—the only method of permanent hair removal. 22 E. Market St., #201
#201, Rhinebeck 845-876-4878
Students (ages 3 to 100+). Bright large studio for drawing, illustration, manga, painting, clay, sculpture, Japanse arts, crafts, etc. Art history & world culture. Year-round Classes, Summer Camp, Workshops, Art Parties & Events! The Chocolate Factory
54 Elizabeth St., Red Hook 845-758-9719
Come celebrate the launch of a second decade of world-class performing arts programs. Music, theater, dance, and performance for special guest artists and Bard students & faculty. See visiting artist Jack Ferver's parodied readings of screenplays on 4/3; share an evening with Neil Gaiman & Amanda Palmer on 4/6; see Euripedes' The Bacchae on 4/11-4/14; hear So Percussion on 4/12; hear the American Smphony in an all-Wagner program 4/19–4/20 and playing Mahler's Second Symphony 4/26–4/27; and to cap it off go to the 2013 Faculty Dance Concert 4/26–4/28. Sosnoff Theatre
Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson 845-758-7900
Watercolor instruction from Betsy Jacaruso for beginning and advanced painters. Three hour classes in a relaxed group setting w/focus on basic watercolor techniques while developing a personal style. Being comfortable with the level you’re at allows for more freedom to explore. Subject matter: botanicals, landscapes & more. Occasional landscape field trips, weather permitting. Classes in drawing and pastels also offered w/Keith Gunderson. New multi-media art classes for kids w/Mosa Tanksley, and new beginner’s classes on Thu eves in April at the Studio through Red Hook Continuing Ed. See also under “Galleries & Studios.” The Rhinebeck Courtyard
43 E. Market St., Suite 2, Rhinebeck 845-516-4435
Offering on-site service for home and small business PCs and Macs in northern Dutchess and southern Columbia area. Services include installation, upgrade and repair of hardware and software. Instruction in Windows, Mac OSX, Internet and application software. 845-757-5619
Building or renovating? Feeling overwhelmed? Lack experience or time? Not here to "watch the pot?" Give "EB" a call! An advocate who will help keep your project on course while watching out for your interests above all others. 41 E. Market St., Rhinebeck 845-876-5646
Serving Dutchess and Columbia counties. Spring and Fall clean-ups. Gutter cleaning, tree trimming, lawn care. Free estimates, fully insured. Call for appointment. 518-537-5526
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